Whilst on the subject (and I hope you don't mind me steering this around a little Sarah), I was wondering if anyone else has or had high blood pressure in early pregnancy? When I first went to the Dr. at 4-5 weeks, my blood pressure was on the high side (can't tell you what it was - I can never remember after they tell me). Then when I went back at 10 weeks, he said it was back at a safe level but he still wanted to monitor it. Now, about 4 years ago, another Dr. was so concerned about my blood pressure that I had to have a 24 hour thingy attached to me. So, every half an hour, this machine would squeeze the living daylights out of my arm to take a reading. Was very annoying (esp. when I was trying to sleep!). As it turns out, my blood pressure was normal.
It appears it goes up and down. I know it has a lot to do with my weight and I intend on getting back into walking asap (as soon as m/s and this stupid cold goes away). The Dr. didn't really give me any advice as to what I can do to lower it. When I suggested walking, he told me to take it easy! Hmmm.... any suggestions?